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Animals

Meet Kirby. She's a baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo

Shanti, a 34-year-old Asian elephant, gave birth to the healthy, 314-pound female after a 19-hour labor.
Animals

'We are heartbroken' | Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of newborn gorilla

Kambera, a 25-year-old gorilla, gave birth to her baby on Nov. 13. She was the 26th gorilla born at the zoo.
Animals

Heroic search and rescue dog barely survives vicious attack by another dog, owner says

Romeo was in his backyard in the Oak Forest neighborhood when neighbors said a Rottweiler jumped the fence and attacked him.
Animals

New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents

Part of the shelter’s cat pavilion has been turned into a mouse hospital and hotel, with dozens of containers lined up on the floor and on tables.
Animals

55-year-old chimp euthanized at Saint Louis Zoo, mourned by staff

The chimpanzee was often found in the center of any grooming session and enjoyed relaxing in the sunshine in a nest she built herself, Zoo personnel said.
Animals

Edinburgh Zoo blames fireworks for death of baby red panda

The three-month-old died on Nov. 5 after choking on vomit that was believed to be caused by stress from the explosions that could be heard to mark Guy Fawkes Day.
Ready Pet GO!

Meet Picasso! A puppy with a very important mission: Ready Pet GO!

The 8-week-old Labrador Retriever is beginning his journey in Northeast Ohio to become a Canine Companions' service dog.
Nation World

Seized and euthanized social media star squirrel tests negative for rabies

The squirrel and a raccoon also taken from the home were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies after Peanut bit a worker involved in the investigation.
Nation World

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

“When I got out of the military, I just assumed that you’re supposed to be on edge all the time as a veteran,” one returning service member recalled.
Nation World

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

The monkeys made a break for it Wednesday after an employee at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee didn't fully lock a door as she checked on them, officials say.
Animals

Sneak peek of new lodge at San Antonio Zoo that allows guests to sleep among the animals

Going to sleep and waking up next to giraffes at the San Antonio Zoo is now a reality.